Mobile Number Portability, or MNP, allows you to keep your existing mobile phone number when you switch mobile phone providers.

How much does Mobile Number Portability cost?

Mobile Number Portability in India costs a maximum of Rs19.

How long does it take to port (transfer) my mobile phone number?

The porting process in India usually occurs within 7 days.

Can I port (transfer) my pre-paid mobile phone number?

Yes. Mobile Number Portability is available to both pre-paid and post-paid mobile phone numbers.

Can I port my post-paid mobile phone number?

Yes. Mobile Number Portability is available to both post-paid and pre-paid mobile phone numbers.

What is the difference between National Mobile Number Portability and Mobile Number Portability?

National Mobile Number Portability and Mobile Number Portability are in effect the same. National Mobile Number Portability came in to effect on 3rd July 2015 and now allows mobile phone users to port their mobile phone numbers between States (or Telecom Circles), either staying with the same mobile phone provider or switching to a new mobile phone provider.

What happens to my existing account balance of my pre-paid mobile phone after my number has been ported?

Any credit that you had on your pre-paid mobile phone will be lost once your mobile phone number is ported.

Can I stay with the same mobile phone provider if I am relocating to another State or Telecom Circle?

Yes. You can port your mobile phone number to the same mobile phone provider or to a different mobile phone provider if you are relocating to another State or Telecom Circle.

Should I apply for Mobile Number Portability in my present location or after relocating to a new location?

You can start the Mobile Number Portability process either in your current State or Telecom Circle or in your State or Telecom Circle that you are relocating to.

What is the Mobile Number Portability procedure?

Use our handy tool for full instructions for Mobile Number Portability in your country. First select your country from the drop down menu at the top of the page (or from the Mobile Number Portability Home Page) then select the mobile phone provider you wish to switch from and the mobile phone provider you wish to switch to and click OK. Full instructions for Mobile Number Portability will be displayed.

Are there extra charges for Mobile Number Portability between States or Telecom Circles?

No. The maximum charge for mobile number portability in India, either within the same State (Telecom Circle) or between States (Telecom Circles) is the same. See our FAQ "How much does Mobile Number Portability cost".

What is a Unique Porting Code (UPC)?

A Unique Porting Code, or UPC, is a code that is given to you indicating that the Mobile Number Portability process has begun. This is an important code and you should take note of it. The unique porting code is valid for 15 days, after which you will need to apply for another one. Full instructions for applying for your unique porting code are given with the Mobile Number Portability instructions.

How often can I use Mobile Number Portability?

You can port your mobile phone number as many times as you like using Mobile Number Portability. However, as per the TRAI regulations, there has to be a 90 day period after a Mobile Number Portability process before another Mobile Number Portability request can be made.

Will I continue to receive my current benefits after my number has been ported?

No. Once you have used Mobile Number Portability and your mobile phone number has been ported to a new mobile phone provider, all of your existing benefits with your old provider will cease. You will of course be entitled to the benefits offered by your new mobile phone provider depending on the deal you signed up to.

Will my bill cycle change?

Yes, most likely. Your billing cycle, or the day you pay your bill, will be regulated by your new mobile phone provider.

Will there be any disruption to my mobile phone service during the porting process?

There will likely be a 2-4 hour disruption to your mobile phone service during the porting process. This is unavoidable.

Can I port my pre-paid mobile phone number to a post-paid contract?

Yes, Mobile Number Portability can be used to port mobile numbers from pre-paid contracts to post-paid contracts.

Can I port my post-paid mobile phone number to a pre-paid contract?

Yes, Mobile Number Portability can be used to port mobile numbers from post-paid contracts to pre-paid contracts.

Which mobile phone operators are available in my State or Telecom Circle?

There is a dedicated website for Mobile Number Portability in India that will show you the Providers available in each State. Please visit Mobile Number Portability in India

Which mobile phone companies are available in my country?

A list of mobile phone providers that you can sign up to are shown in the "Switch to" drop-down menu at the top of the page or in the "Switch to" drop-down box on the porting form. These may differ from those you can switch from as there may be new mobile phone providers and may also differ as some mobile phone providers cease to operate.

What is a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO)?

A Mobile Virtual Network Operator, or MVNO, is a mobile phone provider that uses another provider's technology to offer you a tailored package that may be more suitable to your needs. They are often able to offer these packages at reduced rates.

Is my mobile phone operator available in my new State or Telecom Circle?

There is a dedicated website for Mobile Number Portability in India that will show you the Providers available in each State. Please visit Mobile Number Portability in India

How can I contact you?

You can contact us using our Contact Page. Please check all FAQS before contacting us with queries regarding Mobile Number Portability as we are sure that we have most questions answered. If you feel there are important questions and answers missing, then please do let us know.

For how long is the unique porting code (UPC) valid?

The Unique Porting Code, or UPC, is valid for 15 days. After this time, you will need to request another UPC. To obtain your UPC, follow the Mobile Number Portability instructions using our online form.

Am I eligible to use Mobile Number Portability?

Everyone can use Mobile Number Portability where the service is available in your country.

My mobile phone provider has refused to give me a unique porting code (UPC). What can I do?

If you have been with your current mobile phone operator for at least 90 days and all of your bills are paid up to date, your mobile phone operator can not decline your unique porting code (UPC) request. We suggest you contact TRAI, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.

I have not received my Unique Porting Code (UPC). What can I do?

If you have been with your current mobile phone operator for at least 90 days and all of your bills are paid up to date, your mobile phone operator can not decline your unique porting code (UPC) request. We suggest you contact your mobile phone operator in the first instance and find out why they have not sent you your unique porting code (UPC). If you are not satisfied with their reply, we suggest you contact TRAI, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.

A list of mobile phone providers that you can sign up to are shown in the "Switch to" drop-down menu at the top of the page or in the "Switch to" drop-down box on the porting form. These may differ from those you can switch from as there may be new mobile phone providers and may also differ as some mobile phone providers cease to operate.

Who operates this site?

This site, Mobile Number Portability, www.mobilenumberportability.com, is operated by TheSide, a UK-based company. For more information, see the About Page.

What is Mobile Number Portability (MNP)?

Mobile Number Portability (MNP) in India allows you to keep your existing mobile telephone number when switching from one mobile phone network provider to another mobile phone network provider in India.

Your mobile telephone number is important to you. Therefore it is important that you can retain this mobile telephone number if you decide to switch to another mobile phone network provider in India.

Keeping your mobile telephone number is easy. The transfer of your mobile phone number from one mobile phone network provider to another mobile phone network provider is termed porting your mobile phone number. Rules for porting your mobile phone number differ between countries and full instructions for porting your mobile phone number can be found here on MobileNumberPortability.com. We currently have mobile number portability instructions for countries worldwide and are adding more regularly.

The benefits of keeping your mobile phone number are obvious: You do not have to tell everyone in your contacts list your new mobile phone number should you switch to another mobile phone network provider.

Switching to another mobile phone network provider offers many benefits too. Maybe your network service is poor in your area and another mobile phone network provider may offer a better network service. Perhaps another mobile phone network provider is offering a better pricing structure (called a tariff). There are multiple reasons why you may want to switch from one mobile phone network provider to another mobile phone network provider. The important part is that you can keep your existing mobile phone number using mobile number portability. Use our handy tool to get full mobile number portability instructions from one mobile phone network provider to another mobile phone network provider in India.

Why Switch to another mobile phone network provider using Mobile Number Portability (MNP)?

Switching to another mobile phone network provider is likely to save you money!

As mobile phone technology improves and becomes cheaper, and with increased competition among the mobile phone operators, the result is cheaper mobile phone tariffs, added extra benefits and more mobile phone provider retention offers. If you want to move from one mobile phone network provider to another mobile phone network provider you will be able to keep your mobile phone number only if you follow the mobile number portability (MNP) process.

The only way to keep your mobile phone number is using Mobile Number Portability (MNP).

Mobile Number Portability

We know your mobile phone number is important to you. Don't lose it! Take it with you to another mobile phone network provider using Mobile Number Portability (MNP).